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Positive Crankcase Ventilation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1989 Nissan 240SX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Run engine at idle. Remove ventilation hose from PCV valve, hissing noise should be heard from hose and a strong vacuum should be felt immediately when finger is placed over valve inlet. If not, check hose and hose connections for leaks or obstructions. Check PCV valve. Service or replace as necessary.

Fig 1: Component Test Chart Symbol Identification
G121219Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: 240SX Air Injection Valve Check Chart
G121307Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: 240SX Air Regulator Check Chart (1 of 2)
G121311Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 4: 240SX Air Regulator Check Chart (2 of 2)
G121312Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 5: 240SX Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) Check Chart
G121318Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 6: 240SX FIDC Check Chart
G121324Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 7: 240SX Fuel Pressure Regulator Solenoid Check Chart
G121326Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 8: 240SX Fuel Pump Check Chart (1 of 2)
G121330Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 9: 240SX Fuel Pump Check Chart (2 of 2)
G121331Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 10: 240SX Injector Malfunction Check Chart
G121345Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 11: 240SX Neutral/Inhibitor Switch Check Chart
G121354Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 12: 240SX Start Signal Check Chart
G121370Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 13: 240SX Swirl Control Valve Check Chart
G121372Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.